Presentation Title

Presenter Information

Advisor Information

Dr. Ann L. Fruhling

Location

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Presentation Type

Poster

Start Date

2-3-2018 9:00 AM

End Date

2-3-2018 10:15 AM

Abstract

Abstract

Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of deaths of the hazmat first responders mainly due to cardiac arrest, heat stroke, heat stress, lack of oxygen in the blood and inhalation of hazardous chemicals. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) statistics reveals the following:

There were more than 30,000 firefighter injuries between 2010-2016

42% of fatalities were caused due to physical stress and overexertion

The hazmat first responders face a 14 percent increase in cancer-related deaths (NIOSH)

Past research and interviews with various focus groups have indicated that there is a lack of real time health monitoring for first responders during a hazmat response. It is extremely important to monitor the health and environmental parameters surrounding the hazmat first responders in order to improve their safety and mitigate their deaths.

A decrease or an increase in the core body temperature of a hazmat first responder when exposed to extreme environmental conditions can result in adverse health effects such as heat stroke, cardiac arrest and heat exhaustion. Thus, my primary research goal is to monitor the core temperature inside and outside the personal protection suit of first responder in order to improve their health and reduce risks associated when they are subjected to potentially harmful emergency hazmat situation. This can be achieved through Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology.

The purpose of this research is to:

Monitor the health parameters of the first responders in an emergency hazmat response through IoT sensors

Improve their safety and reduce adverse heath effects

Visualize the IoT sensor data for effective decision making

Comments

Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration. (2011, October 1). Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (Transportation)

Testing Environmental Sensors to Reduce Heat Ailments among First Responders

Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library

Abstract

Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of deaths of the hazmat first responders mainly due to cardiac arrest, heat stroke, heat stress, lack of oxygen in the blood and inhalation of hazardous chemicals. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) statistics reveals the following:

There were more than 30,000 firefighter injuries between 2010-2016

42% of fatalities were caused due to physical stress and overexertion

The hazmat first responders face a 14 percent increase in cancer-related deaths (NIOSH)

Past research and interviews with various focus groups have indicated that there is a lack of real time health monitoring for first responders during a hazmat response. It is extremely important to monitor the health and environmental parameters surrounding the hazmat first responders in order to improve their safety and mitigate their deaths.

A decrease or an increase in the core body temperature of a hazmat first responder when exposed to extreme environmental conditions can result in adverse health effects such as heat stroke, cardiac arrest and heat exhaustion. Thus, my primary research goal is to monitor the core temperature inside and outside the personal protection suit of first responder in order to improve their health and reduce risks associated when they are subjected to potentially harmful emergency hazmat situation. This can be achieved through Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology.

The purpose of this research is to:

Monitor the health parameters of the first responders in an emergency hazmat response through IoT sensors

Improve their safety and reduce adverse heath effects

Visualize the IoT sensor data for effective decision making

Comments

Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration. (2011, October 1). Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 (Transportation)